Firefighters are the most occupationally exposed to PFAS - a family of highly toxic forever chemicals found in firefighting foam that lead to cancers and other severe illnesses. The FBU are calling on the government to implement regular health monitoring, compensation and recognition for occupational disease. To learn more, listen to the podcast here... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l2EYOi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dangers-of-pfas/id1809183267?i=1000712259900 | Fire Brigades

Firefighters are on the frontlines of climate change. Brigades need proper staffing, training and resources to respond to wildfires and flooding safely and efficiently. We need national standards now to end the postcode lottery of firefighter and public safety. | Fire Brigades Union

Water companies have taken more than £70bn in dividends, leaving the public with leaking pipes and polluted rivers. It's time for the government to nationalise water, to ensure firefighters have access to clean water supply to safely tackle fires. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on LBC news this morning. | Fire Brigades Union